Skip to contentMARS HILL, Maine (WAGM) -The Aroostook Agency on Aging, continues to celebrate their 50 years of service to the area. On Thursday morning the Agency hosted their annual meeting. The meeting brought together administrators, staff, and volunteers to discuss what the agency has done and plans to do to address the needs of the County’s aging population.“It’s a great opportunity to celebrate and thank people for what they do to help make our mission possible and hopefully to develop more ambassadors and advocates for what we do in the community, we need all the support we can get....…Skip to contentMARS HILL, Maine (WAGM) -The Aroostook Agency on Aging, continues to celebrate their 50 years of service to the area. On Thursday morning the Agency hosted their annual meeting. The meeting brought together administrators, staff, and volunteers to discuss what the agency has done and plans to do to address the needs of the County’s aging population.“It’s a great opportunity to celebrate and thank people for what they do to help make our mission possible and hopefully to develop more ambassadors and advocates for what we do in the community, we need all the support we can get....WW…

Skip to contentPRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -The Class C State Golf Championship has been moved to Monday. The event was scheduled for Saturday at Natanis in Vassalboro, but the projected weather forecast calling for heavy rain forced the Maine Principals’ Association to postpone the event to Monday. Three County teams will be taking part in the Team competition. The Fort Fairfield Tigers, Hodgdon Hawks and CAHS Panthers will all bring full teams to the championship. Also Michael Bruce of Fort Fairfield is one of the players to watch in the Class C indivudual compeitition. Bruce captured the...…Skip to contentPRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -The Class C State Golf Championship has been moved to Monday. The event was scheduled for Saturday at Natanis in Vassalboro, but the projected weather forecast calling for heavy rain forced the Maine Principals’ Association to postpone the event to Monday. Three County teams will be taking part in the Team competition. The Fort Fairfield Tigers, Hodgdon Hawks and CAHS Panthers will all bring full teams to the championship. Also Michael Bruce of Fort Fairfield is one of the players to watch in the Class C indivudual compeitition. Bruce captured the...WW…

Skip to contentSponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Northern Maine Community College and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Northern Maine Community College, visit https://www.nmcc.edu/.As the world continues to seek out alternative energy methods to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, Northern Maine Community College is proud to offer a curriculum in one of the rapidly emerging fields of energy: wind power!NMCC’s Wind Power Technology program offers training in the electrical, electronic, and mechanical aspects of the...…Skip to contentSponsored - The following content is created on behalf of Northern Maine Community College and does not reflect the opinions of Gray Media or its editorial staff. To learn more about Northern Maine Community College, visit https://www.nmcc.edu/.As the world continues to seek out alternative energy methods to reduce reliance on fossil fuels, Northern Maine Community College is proud to offer a curriculum in one of the rapidly emerging fields of energy: wind power!NMCC’s Wind Power Technology program offers training in the electrical, electronic, and mechanical aspects of the...WW…

Skip to contentPRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -A bittersweet day as we conclude this year’s Potato Picker’s Special. But it was a fun show. Bug thanks to today’s guests, Ruth Ann Weeks of the Caribou Ecumenical Food Pantry & Dixie Shaw of Catholic Charities Maine.Here are today’s winners:Farm Crew: Hemphill FarmsHarvest Trivia Winners: Phil Hanson and Phillip Hanson Jr.Harvest Memory Winners: Dylan D. & Karsen Page:Please contact the station to find out how to retrieve your gifts.We just want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made this year’s Picker’s Special EXTRA...…Skip to contentPRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -A bittersweet day as we conclude this year’s Potato Picker’s Special. But it was a fun show. Bug thanks to today’s guests, Ruth Ann Weeks of the Caribou Ecumenical Food Pantry & Dixie Shaw of Catholic Charities Maine.Here are today’s winners:Farm Crew: Hemphill FarmsHarvest Trivia Winners: Phil Hanson and Phillip Hanson Jr.Harvest Memory Winners: Dylan D. & Karsen Page:Please contact the station to find out how to retrieve your gifts.We just want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made this year’s Picker’s Special EXTRA...WW…

Skip to contentPRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - It was the end of a era at the Unviersity of Maine Presque Isle. Long time cross country coach Chris Smithhosted his final meet as the Owls Coach. Smith is retiring from the University at the end of December after 37 years as coach.Smith:” I set there looked out over it. I saw a course that wasn’t there when I started back in 87. I felt pretty good about that. After the race was over I was out picking up a few things and looking over it. I said that is the last race that I will put together in terms of the logistics of the course. I had a little...…Skip to contentPRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - It was the end of a era at the Unviersity of Maine Presque Isle. Long time cross country coach Chris Smithhosted his final meet as the Owls Coach. Smith is retiring from the University at the end of December after 37 years as coach.Smith:” I set there looked out over it. I saw a course that wasn’t there when I started back in 87. I felt pretty good about that. After the race was over I was out picking up a few things and looking over it. I said that is the last race that I will put together in terms of the logistics of the course. I had a little...WW…

Skip to contentLEWISTON, Maine (WAGM) -Governor Janet Mills today provided a comprehensive update on her Administration’s ongoing efforts to provide direct support to Maine people and communities impacted by last week’s mass shooting in Lewiston.During an afternoon press conference at the Maine State House, the Governor detailed how her Administration is working in close coordination with Federal and local governments to provide resources to those impacted by last week’s tragedy.The Governor also spoke directly to Maine people who are struggling in the aftermath of the shooting.“I want to...…Skip to contentLEWISTON, Maine (WAGM) -Governor Janet Mills today provided a comprehensive update on her Administration’s ongoing efforts to provide direct support to Maine people and communities impacted by last week’s mass shooting in Lewiston.During an afternoon press conference at the Maine State House, the Governor detailed how her Administration is working in close coordination with Federal and local governments to provide resources to those impacted by last week’s tragedy.The Governor also spoke directly to Maine people who are struggling in the aftermath of the shooting.“I want to...WW…

Skip to contentPRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -Police have released the names and photos of the 18 victims of Wednesday night’s shootings in Lewiston:Ronald G. Morin, 55Peyton Brewer-Ross, 40Joshua A. Seal, 36Bryan M. MacFarlane, 41Joseph Lawrence, 57Arthur Fred Strout, 42Maxx A. Hathaway, 35Stephen M. Vozzella, 45Thomas Ryan Conrad, 34Michael R. Deslauriers III, 51Jason Adam Walker, 51Tricia C. Asselin, 53William A. Young, 44Aaron Young, 14Robert E. Violette, 76Lucille M. Violette, 73William Frank Brackett, 48Keith D. Macneir, 64Copyright 2023 WAGM. All rights reserved.…Skip to contentPRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -Police have released the names and photos of the 18 victims of Wednesday night’s shootings in Lewiston:Ronald G. Morin, 55Peyton Brewer-Ross, 40Joshua A. Seal, 36Bryan M. MacFarlane, 41Joseph Lawrence, 57Arthur Fred Strout, 42Maxx A. Hathaway, 35Stephen M. Vozzella, 45Thomas Ryan Conrad, 34Michael R. Deslauriers III, 51Jason Adam Walker, 51Tricia C. Asselin, 53William A. Young, 44Aaron Young, 14Robert E. Violette, 76Lucille M. Violette, 73William Frank Brackett, 48Keith D. Macneir, 64Copyright 2023 WAGM. All rights reserved.WW…

Skip to contentFort Fairfield, Maine (WAGM) - A man has been arrested for terrorizing in Fort Fairfield. According to Police Chief Matthew Cummings of the Fort Fairfield Police Department, on Thursday, November 2, at approximately 12:30PM, law enforcement agencies in Aroostook County including the Fort Fairfield Police Dept.  were contacted by the Topsham Police Department and made aware of threats of violence to an unspecified local school. The threat included statements of going to a school with an AR-15. Due to the threat and out of an abundance of caution, our local MSAD #20...…Skip to contentFort Fairfield, Maine (WAGM) - A man has been arrested for terrorizing in Fort Fairfield. According to Police Chief Matthew Cummings of the Fort Fairfield Police Department, on Thursday, November 2, at approximately 12:30PM, law enforcement agencies in Aroostook County including the Fort Fairfield Police Dept.  were contacted by the Topsham Police Department and made aware of threats of violence to an unspecified local school. The threat included statements of going to a school with an AR-15. Due to the threat and out of an abundance of caution, our local MSAD #20...WW…

Skip to contentPRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Northern Maine Community College was put on lockdown Thursday morning. According to Presque Isle Police Department, at approximately 9.45 AM, the Presque Isle Police Department responded to the NMCC Campus for a report of a male in possession of a firearm. NMCC locked the school down in accordance with their protocols. After a thorough investigation, the man was released with no pending charges. NMCC will be investigating a violation of school policy. Police say there was no known threat to the public at any time and no one inside the building was...…Skip to contentPRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - Northern Maine Community College was put on lockdown Thursday morning. According to Presque Isle Police Department, at approximately 9.45 AM, the Presque Isle Police Department responded to the NMCC Campus for a report of a male in possession of a firearm. NMCC locked the school down in accordance with their protocols. After a thorough investigation, the man was released with no pending charges. NMCC will be investigating a violation of school policy. Police say there was no known threat to the public at any time and no one inside the building was...WW…

Skip to contentPRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -When it comes to farming, especially in the potato-rich fields of Aroostook County, understanding the cost of production is critical. That’s the focus of this week’s Throwback Thursday with Brian Bouchard. Farming is more than a profession; it’s a way of life here in Aroostook County. It’s not just a game of planting and harvesting; it’s a complex equation involving investments, expenses, and a constantly shifting market. In this week’s Throwback Thursday we dial the time machine back to 1982 where WAGM Reporter John Logan brought us an in-depth...…Skip to contentPRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) -When it comes to farming, especially in the potato-rich fields of Aroostook County, understanding the cost of production is critical. That’s the focus of this week’s Throwback Thursday with Brian Bouchard. Farming is more than a profession; it’s a way of life here in Aroostook County. It’s not just a game of planting and harvesting; it’s a complex equation involving investments, expenses, and a constantly shifting market. In this week’s Throwback Thursday we dial the time machine back to 1982 where WAGM Reporter John Logan brought us an in-depth...WW…